Apex, North Carolina
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Apex (/ˈeɪ.pɛks/) is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. At its southern border, Apex encompasses the community of Friendship. In 1994, the downtown area was designated a historic district, and the Apex train depot, built in 1867, is designated a Wake County landmark. The depot location marks the highest point on the old Chatham Railroad, hence the town's name. The town motto is "The Peak of Good Living".
Apex | |
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Nickname: Peak City | |
Motto: "The Peak of Good Living" | |
Coordinates: 35°43′11″N 78°50′38″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Wake |
Incorporated | 1873 |
Named for | Highest point on the Chatham Railroad[1] |
Government | |
• Type | Council-Manager |
• Mayor | Jacques Gilbert[2] |
Area | |
• Total | 25.15 sq mi (65.13 km2) |
• Land | 25.06 sq mi (64.90 km2) |
• Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) 0.36% |
Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 58,780 |
• Estimate (2023) | 72,225 |
• Density | 2,345.66/sq mi (905.67/km2) |
Demonym | Apexian or Apexer |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 27502, 27523, 27539 |
Area codes | 919, 984 |
FIPS code | 37-01520[5] |
GNIS feature ID | 2405157[4] |
Website | www.apexnc.org |
In the late 19th century, a small community developed around the railroad station. The forests were cleared for farmland, much of which was dedicated to tobacco farming. Since Apex was near the state capital, it became a trading center. The railroad shipped products such as lumber, tar, and tobacco. The town was officially incorporated in 1873. By 1900, the town had a population of 349. As of the 2020 census, its population was 58,780, making it the 17th-most populous municipality in North Carolina.[6]
The population boom occurred primarily in the late 1990s. The Research Triangle Park, established in the 1960s, created strong demand for technology workers. This also drove population growth.[7]